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priest

The correct spelling is priest.

How to pronounce priest

/ˈpɹiːst/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɹiːst/

Say it like: Pree-st

The correct spelling is priest. A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple For example: "The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron."

Usage Examples

The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple
  2. 2.A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish
  3. 3.The highest office in the Aaronic priesthood

verb

  1. 1.To ordain as a priest.

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